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2027 Best Genetics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

9 Colleges in the United States
280 Genetics Degrees Awarded
$63,642 Avg Early-Career Salary

Genetics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their genetics programs.

College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best genetics schools.

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Best Schools for Genetics in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the genetics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Genetics

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Johns Hopkins University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in genetics. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. About 54 genetics degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. Genetics graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $84,850 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete this degree. Get the full genetics details for Johns Hopkins University

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Cornell University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best genetics schools. Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. There were roughly 12 genetics students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Cornell University generally make around $75,976. Students borrow a median of $15,005 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in genetics from Cornell University

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in genetics, landing the #3 spot this year. Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 25 genetics degrees were awarded at Saint Josephs University in the most recent year. Genetics graduates of Saint Josephs University earn a median of $65,421 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,426 to complete this degree. See the full genetics program report for Saint Josephs University

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University Of Rochester came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best genetics schools. University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester. University Of Rochester graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rochester in the most recent data year. Genetics graduates of University Of Rochester earn a median of $60,865 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,517. Read more about the genetics program at University Of Rochester

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Thomas Jefferson University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in genetics, ranking #5. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Thomas Jefferson University graduates 69% of students within six years. Thomas Jefferson University awarded about 16 genetics degrees in the most recent data year. Genetics graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $64,243 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $32,256. More information about a degree in genetics from Thomas Jefferson University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best genetics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 40 genetics degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Students who receive their genetics degree from Temple University earn around $54,642 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,259. Read more about the genetics program at Temple University

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #7 among the best genetics schools. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 42 genetics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the genetics program make about $56,926 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,958. Get the full genetics details for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #8 spot for genetics this year. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 62 genetics degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, genetics degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $20,373. Typical student debt for the program is $26,217. Get the full genetics details for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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Long Island University C W Post Campus ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best genetics schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Brookville. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 genetics degrees were awarded at Long Island University C W Post Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their genetics degree from Long Island University C W Post Campus earn around $89,484 in the first couple years of their career. Long Island University C W Post Campus graduates carry a median of $25,211 in student loans. Get the full genetics details for Long Island University C W Post Campus

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 schools evaluated.

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